Average Monthly Sunshine in Kalimpong

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kalimpong receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kalimpong varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, reaches an impressive 189 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1659 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kalimpong serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Kalimpong’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kalimpong enjoys an average of 1659 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Kalimpong’s wettest month, receives 583 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kalimpong Precipitation page.